Man Smart (Woman Smarter)
Harry Belafonte
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I say let us put man and a woman together To find out which one is smarter Some say man but I say no The woman got the man de day should know And not me but the people they say That de man are leading de women astray But I say, that the women of today Smartre than the man in every way That's right de woman is uh smarter That's right de woman is uh smarter That's right de woman is uh smarter, that's right, that's right Ever since the world began Woman was always teaching man And I you listen to my bid attentively I goin' tell you how she smarter than me Samson was the strongest man long ago No one could a beat him, as we all know Until he clash with Deliah on top of the bed She told them all the strength was in the hair of his head You meet a girl at a pretty dance Thinking that you would stand a chance Take her home, thinking she's alone Open de door you find her husband home I was treating a girl independently She was making baby for me When de baby born and I went to see Eyes was blue it was not by me Garden of Eden was very nice Adam never work in Paradise Eve meet snake, Paradise gone She make Adam work from that day on Methuselah spent all his life in tears Lived without a woman for 900 years One day he decided to have some fun The poor man never lived to see 900 and one
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Written by: Harry Belafonte, Jack Segal, Norman Span
Lyrics © NEXT DECADE ENTERTAINMENT,INC., Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Man Smart (Woman Smarter)" is a calypso song typically credited to Norman Span or King Radio (the stage name for Norman Span).
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Other Artists' VersionThis song has been covered by multiple well-known artists over the years, including the Carpenters, Harry Belafonte, Robert Palmer, and Rosanne Cash.
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Carpenters' VersionIn 1977, the American pop duo the Carpenters added a cover of "Man Smart (Woman Smarter)" to their album "Passage". This version leaned heavily into a pop/soft rock sound.
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Harry Belafonte's ContributionHarry Belafonte, a widely popular Jamaican-American singer, brought the song into mainstream recognition when he covered it in 1956. Belafonte was known for popularizing the Caribbean musical style, which can be heard in his rendition of the song.
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Robert Palmer's RenditionEnglish rock singer Robert Palmer also covered "Man Smart (Woman Smarter)" but added his distinctive rock touch to it. This version appeared on his 1980 album, "Clues" and a live version was also included in his 1982 album, "Maybe It’s Live".
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Rosanne Cash’s CoverRosanne Cash, an American singer-songwriter and the daughter of country music icon Johnny Cash, added a country flavor to her cover version of "Man Smart (Woman Smarter)". This version was featured on her 1985 album, "Rhythm & Romance".
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Song InterpretationThe lyrics of "Man Smart (Woman Smarter)" can be perceived as either a feminist anthem praising female intelligence or a tongue-in-cheek joke about gender roles, depending on interpretation.
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Popular Culture InclusionThe song's popularity has ensured it has featured in various television shows, movies, and even an episode of "The Muppet Show" where it was performed by Miss Piggy.
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The Grateful Dead's Regular PerformanceThe Grateful Dead, an American rock band, performed this song regularly as part of their live concerts from the mid-1980s until their disbandment in 1995. Their version is one of the most recognized covers of the song.
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Song RecognitionThough many artists have covered this song, perhaps the most famous version remains that of Harry Belafonte, as he helped bring calypso music to the worldwide music charts.
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